How do Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges work?

Amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol are both mild antiseptics that kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.

Sucking the lozenge allows these active ingredients to work directly on the sore areas of the mouth and throat. The other ingredients of the lozenges also help lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections.

Each lozenge also contains 100mg of vitamin C to help replace any vitamin C that may be lost during the infection, when vitamin C levels are believed to fall.

How do I take Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges?

Adults and children over six years old should allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth every two to three hours as needed.

Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.

If your symptoms last for longer than three days you should get medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Who should not use Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges?

Children under six years of age.

People with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, which cause intolerance to certain sugars. (The lozenges contain glucose and sucrose).

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Can I use Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges while pregnant or breastfeeding?

The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been specifically studied, but it is not expected to be harmful. However, as with all medicines, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

What are the possible side effects of Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges?

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Hypersensitivity reactions, for example itching in the mouth or throat. If you experience this you should stop using these lozenges and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you want any more information about the possible side effects of Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges. If you think you have experienced a side effect, did you know you can report this using the yellow card website?

Can I use Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges with other medicines?

Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges are not known to affect any other medicines. However, if you are already taking any other medicines you should get advice from your pharmacist before taking this one as well.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain this combination of active ingredients.

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